Boise Military Entrance Processing Station Noon Meals

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston is soliciting quotes for the provision of boxed noon meals consisting of submarine sandwiches to be served to applicants processing through the Boise Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The solicitation requires contractors to deliver meals Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays and training days, plus up to 28 Saturdays annually, with historical demand averaging approximately 277 meals per month and a maximum of 50 meals per day. Each meal must meet specific composition requirements including a 6-inch submarine sandwich with minimum 4.0 ounces of meat, cheese, fresh vegetables, chips, cookies, fruit, and beverages, along with individual condiment packages, and all meals must be delivered to the MEPS Operations Control Desk no later than 9:30 a.m. daily in protective coolers. Evaluation will be based on submission of a current health inspection report dated within 12 months with a score of "A," "B," or 85 or above, as well as past performance assessment on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, with award to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and must remain firm for 90 days, and contractors must comply with all state and local health department sanitation requirements and obtain required security training and background checks within 30 days of award.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically a women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside, with no incumbent contractor identified. The base contract period runs from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods, and the Government guarantees a minimum purchase of $1,500 for the base period with an estimated 3,321 meals per period under a firm fixed price arrangement. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card based on detailed monthly invoices submitted by the third workday of the following month. Performance of services will take place at the Boise Military Entrance Processing Station located at 550 West Fort Street, Boise, Idaho 83724-0101, with the contractor responsible for all transportation costs under FOB Destination terms. Contractor employees must meet Department of Defense personal identity verification requirements, obtain AT Level I awareness training, IWATCH training, and OPSEC Level I training within 30 days of contract award, with annual recertification required.